Hotel Fort Heritage
Fort Kochi- Kerala.

Fort Heritage, Fort Kochi (Cochin), Kerala - a Heritage Hotel in the 17th Century Dutch building, classified by Government of India Tourism Department.

Set amidst this historic splendour is FORT HERITAGE. A Dutch Palace built in the 17th century, FortHeritage was converted into a 'Heritage' Hotel with ten luxurious rooms by the Syrian Christian family who have owned it since 1945. Beautifully restored, retaining every feature of the structure, the graceful lines of Fort Heritage are built with laterite, limestone, wood and tiles. A step away from the sparkling FortCochin beach dotted with the gossamer silhouettes of the Chinese fishing nets and the historic church of St. Francis, Fort Heritage presents perfect blend of old world elegance and modern comforts.

First propelled into prominence in the year 600BC,Kerala became the refuge of the Jews, a trading partner with the Egyptians and Chinese in 300BC and a colony of the Dutch in the 15th century and the British in the 18th century. The hub of spice trade and the most convenient port of call in the southern peninsula, Kochi enjoys its sobriquet as the Queen of the Arabian Sea.

A stone's throw away from the sparkling Fort Kochi beach, dotted with the gossamer silhouettes of the Chinese fishing nets, the historic church of St.Francis, the Indo Portuguese museum and several other monuments from the past, Fort Heritage represents a perfect blend of old world elegance charmingly commingled with modern day comforts .Fort Heritage has ten spacious , air conditioned rooms and two deluxe suites exquisitely furnished with period furniture and bedecked with paintings that date as far back as the 17th century world. Here's where you'll find the work of the great masters as well as the pride of Indian art, Raja Ravi Varma. Every room comes with a luxuriously fitted ensuite bathrooms with round the clock hot and cold water, bathtub and shower facilities. At the "Heritage Zone", the gracious dining area at Fort Heritage, a variety of cuisine including Continental, Chinese, Syrian Christian, exotic local fare and traditional Indian barbeque. Breakfast and dinner can also be savoured in the fresh ambience of the lush lawn and garden outside.

An Ayurvedic centre complete with a massage room and steam bath facility have been set up providing healing and rejuvenation to the weary traveler. Meandering through the maze of lanes that criss-cross the quaint town of Fort Kochi, you are sure to come across snippets of history at virtually every nook and corner.

Fort Heritage, a unique Holiday experience set in an ambience redolent with history and yet warm and welcoming with the plush hospitality of an elegant retreat.

Places of interest in Fort Kochi and Suburbs Church of St.Francis Xavier, Chinese Fishing Nets, The Bishop's House, Fort Immanuel, Baston Bungalow, Thakur House, David Hall, Parade Ground, The Dutch Cemetery, Santa Cruz Basilica, Princess Street, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Bolgatty Palace, Museum of Kerala History, Jew Town, Cherai Beach, Willingdon Island, Hill Palace Museum..

Fort Heritage offers you a Unique Holiday Experience soaking in an ambience redolent with history , even as you luxuriate in the homely hospitality of an elegant retreat. Take gentle rambles through the maze of lanes that criss cross the Fort Cochin town, flanked by history at every cranny. If the mood takes you, the bright light of the city or the attractions of a host of historic and scenic locales are just a drive away.

Twelve spacious air conditioned exquisitely furnished rooms Rooms furnished with period furniture and paintings of 17th century world masters Luxuriously fitted ensuite bathrooms with 24 hours hot and cold water tub and shower Lawn and Garden service for enjoying a cool and comfortable breakfast and dinner Take an exhilarating boat ride to the quaint isles scattered around Fort Cochin Car rental, house boats, short and long sight seeing trips in country boats Ayurvedic Massotherapeutics and Rejuvenation centre Steam bath and Service of Ayurvedic Physician Telephone with National & International direct dialing facility in all the rooms

Dish T.V. available in all the rooms round the clock 24 Hours free Wifi facility for internet and email Launderette service within 3 hours Doctor on call round the clock Service of Lady Massaeu for Ladies Acceptance of all major credit cards Silent Night Lawn for cool morning & evening Dine out Spend languorous evenings on the shimmering beaches Relax beneath the healing touch of our expert Ayurvedic masseurs